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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,506.83, 764,928.53 and 481,746.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,506.83, 764,928.53 and 481,746.24 is: 664,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,506.83 : 764,928.53 = 481,746.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,506.83/764,928.53 = 481,746.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,506.83x = 764,928.53 × 481,746.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,506.83x = 368,501,442,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,501,442,673.37/554,506.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,557.08

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